overwork
Labor beyond limits
Overwork is excessive labor—working beyond healthy or sustainable limits.
As a verb, to overwork is to work too hard or too long, whether yourself or others: The company overworked its employees during the holiday rush.
The noun names this condition: She collapsed from overwork.
Things can also be overworked—an overworked metaphor has been used too often, and overworked dough becomes tough.
Compulsive labor addict
- obsessionPersistent, intrusive preoccupation
- perfectionismCompulsive pursuit of flawlessness
- overachieverOne exceeding all expectations
- drivenIntensely determined to achieve
relentless · compulsive · hustle culture · presenteeism · self-imposed · ambition · zeal · workaholism
Weariness from prolonged exertion
- exhaustionState of utter depletion
- tirednessState of needing rest
- wearinessState of being drained
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
tension · pressure · toil · grind · slog · drudgery · labor · exertion
Exploitative manufacturing workplace
- underpaidGiven inadequate wages
- abuseCruel or violent treatment
- coercionPressured compliance through threats
- oppressionUnjust exercise of power
wage theft · labor violation · unfair · unethical · demanding · overbearing · merciless · harsh
State of utter depletion
- collapseSudden structural failure
- breakdownFailure or decomposition
- depletionReduction of supply
- drainedEmptied of resources
overwhelm · cynicism · detachment · apathy · demotivation · disillusionment · hopelessness · resignation
Persistent inability to rest
- headacheCranial pain
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- depressionProlonged low state
- heart diseaseMalfunction of blood-pumping organ
hypertension · chronic fatigue · weight gain · back pain · eye strain · repetitive strain · sedentary · cortisol
workaholic
Compulsive labor addict
- obsessionPersistent, intrusive preoccupation
- perfectionismCompulsive pursuit of flawlessness
- overachieverOne exceeding all expectations
driven · relentless · compulsive · hustle culture · presenteeism · self-imposed · ambition · zeal · workaholism · overcommitment
fatigue
Weariness from prolonged exertion
- exhaustionState of utter depletion
- tirednessState of needing rest
- wearinessState of being drained
stress · tension · pressure · toil · grind · slog · drudgery · labor · exertion · overtaxed
sweatshop
Exploitative manufacturing workplace
- underpaidGiven inadequate wages
- abuseCruel or violent treatment
- coercionPressured compliance through threats
oppression · wage theft · labor violation · unfair · unethical · demanding · overbearing · merciless · harsh · greed
exhaustion
State of utter depletion
drained · overwhelm · cynicism · detachment · apathy · demotivation · disillusionment · hopelessness · resignation · karoshi
insomnia
Persistent inability to rest
- headacheCranial pain
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- depressionProlonged low state
heart disease · hypertension · chronic fatigue · weight gain · back pain · eye strain · repetitive strain · sedentary · cortisol · sleep deprivation
- fatigueexhaustion, tiredness, weariness, lethargy, chronic fatigue
- work problemslayoff, firing, low pay, burnout, deadline pressure
- workplace conflictbullying, harassment, hostile environment, intimidation, mobbing
- stressstress, chronic stress, acute stress, strain, stressor
- burnoutburned out, burnt out, burn out, burning out, burnout
- excessexcess, too much, excessive, excessiveness, overabundance
overworkunderwork
Labor insufficiently
slack off · coast · underperform · shirk · loaf
overworkrest
Cessation of activity
relax · repose · recuperate · unwind · leisure
overworkwork-life balance
Managing career and home
self-care · taking time off · moderation · healthy boundaries · vacation